HC Deb 04 February 2004 vol 417 cc891-2W
Mr. Amess

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when the Sea Harrier will be withdrawn from service. [152604]

Mr. Ingram

The first of three Sea Harrier Squadrons will be withdrawn from service on 31 March 2004. It is planned to retire the second Squadron in March 2005 and the final Squadron in March 2006.